On the surface, Max Scherzer and the Giants seemed like an obvious fit this offseason. However, the 41-year-old starting pitcher ultimately signed a one-year contract to return to the Toronto Blue Jays last week, officially ending speculation about him joining San Francisco’s pitching staff under new manager, and long-time friend, Tony Vitello. The first-year MLB manager joined “Foul Territory” on Monday and discussed why San Francisco did not pursue Scherzer, a free agent who many thought would land in San Francisco. “We never really crossed that line … I would always joke with everyone — they would ask — and it’s not like I’m inviting this guy to a Halloween party or a social event,” Vitello said. “Again, it’s got to be a match and there’s contracts and things involved. I just know there was a really good go-back-and-forth between he and the Blue Jays and an immense appreciation for one another. “It’s not my business to say his deal, but he’s pretty East Coast-flavored right now. Both sets of grandparents are there, they’ve got four kids. It’s a great match, so I’m...
Tony Vitello reveals why Giants did not pursue Max Scherzer in MLB free agency
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